Bandicam offers the best Webcam Recording experience.


When you record Webcam with Bandicam:

- You can upload the recording file to YouTube directly (without converting)

    - You can record over 7 days without stopping (AVI 2.0 OpenDML)

- The recoded file size is smaller (1/5~1/20) than other capture program.

- It has less lag than other capture program (Bandicam uses much lower CPU usage).


Webcam (Video Chatting) Recording with DirectX/OpenGL mode

If you can see green-colored numbers on the Webcam screen, you'd better to use the 'DirectX/OpenGL window' mode to get the high quality video file.

- The green-colored numbers (FPS: Frames per second) indicate the frame of the Webcam screen.

- If you use 'Rectangle on a screen' mode, the green-colored numbers (FPS) will not be shown


Please, follow the steps below for high quality Webcam recording.

1. Click the 'Target' button, and check the 'DirectX/OpenGL window'.

best webcam recorder - directx mode

2. Start a Webcam (Video Chatting) program.

- Note: For stable operation, Bandicam needs to be run before the Webcam

3. If the Webcam runs in DirectX/OpenGL technology, you can see green-colored numbers on the screen.

- You can control FPS (Frames per second) under the 'FPS' tab of the Bandicam

ready to record - green color

4. Click the 'F12' function key (or the 'Record' button of Bandicam) to start recording.

f12 key to start/stop the recording webcam screen

5. During recording, the green-colored number (FPS) will be changed to red.

recording the target - red color

6. To stop recording, click the 'F12' function key (or the 'Record' button of Bandicam) again.

- You may click the 'Pause' button to hold the recording (or click the 'F8' function key if you checked the option under the 'Video' tab)

f8 key to pause/resume the recording webcam screen

7. To watch the recording file, click the 'Open' button under the 'General' tab of the Bandicam.

open button to check the recording webcam video file



Webcam (Video Chatting) Recording with 'Rectangle on a screen' mode

If you can't use the 'DirectX/OpenGL window' mode, you have to use the 'Rectangle on a screen' mode.


Please, follow the steps below to record Webcam in 'Rectangle on a screen' mode.

1. Click the 'Target' button, and check the 'Rectangle on a screen'.

best webcam recorder - directx mode

2. Start the Webcam/Video Chatting program

3. Adjust the green-line rectangle on the Webcam and click the ' ● REC ' button.

Bandicam webcam recording - find window

4. To stop recording, click the 'stop ( ■ )' button.

- To pause the recording, click the 'pause ( ll )' button.

5. To watch the recording file, click the 'Open' button under the 'General' tab of the Bandicam.

open button to check the recording video file



Webcam Recording for advanced users

1. To minimize the computer lag, reduce the "Video Size, FPS, and Video Quality"

2. To make 1080p/720p/480p/360p video for YouTube, change the video format settings

    Click Settings button under the Video tab, and change the Video Size from "Full Size" to "Fit Height", and then put "1080/720/480/360".
how to make youtube 1080p video

3. You may use Auto Complete Recording

    - By recording time: The recorded clip can automatically split into separate files by your "Size" setting.
    - By recorded file size: The recorded clip can automatically split into separate files by your "Time" setting. Auto complete game recording


More information

- Webcam (Wikipedia): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webcam

- User-created Video (YouTube): Waiting your video.

=> Send your video link at bandicam@bandisoft.com, we will post it here.